More from Rugby Union

Pretorius makes Cheetahs leap

South African scrum half Sarel Pretorius has returned to the Cheetahs after just one season with the Waratahs.

Last Updated: 10/09/12 2:56pm

Sarel Pretorius: Returned to the Cheetahs after his switch to the Waratahs fails to work out

South African scrum half Sarel Pretorius has returned to the Cheetahs after just one season with the Waratahs.

The 28-year-old switched to the Australian outfit for the 2012 Super League season as their marquee signing on a two-year deal to replace Luke Burgess.

But the move failed to work out as Pretorius finished the season as third-choice halfback behind Grayson Hart and Brendan McKibbin.

He has now confirmed that he will be staying in Bloemfontein.

"Happy to say, I am staying in bloemmies for next years Super Rugby season!" said Pretorius on Twitter.

The Sydney-based Waratahs now having two vacant spots in their 30-man squad following the release of scrum flanker Chris Alcock, who has joined Western Force, while three newcomers have already been confirmed - flanker Michael Hooper, speedster Michael Hodge and fullback Cam Crawford.